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1. An Intermediate Guide to Canva: Design with Confidence

Program: Model Schools/Instructional Technology

Audience: Administrators, Bilingual Teachers, ENL Teachers, HS Earth and Space Science Teachers, HS Life Science Biology Teachers, K-6 Educators, K-12 Educators, Math Teachers, School Librarians, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Special Ed Teachers

Dates: 7/16/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? An Intermediate Guide to Canva: Design with Confidence builds on the foundations introduced in A Beginner's Guide to Canva, helping participants explore the platform's more advanced features and creative possibilities.

Learn how to streamline your workflow with design shortcuts, master time-saving tools like brand kits and shared templates, and experiment with AI-powered features to enhance your classroom visuals. You'll also discover tips and tricks for creating professional-quality materials that engage students and strengthen your classroom brand.

After the tutorial, enjoy dedicated workshop time to practice and apply new techniques to your own projects.

Please note: This session is best suited for participants who are already comfortable navigating Canva and have basic experience creating simple designs. Only register if your district has explicitly approved Canva for use in the classroom.

Join us and discover how a few small upgrades to your Canva practice can make a big difference in your teaching toolkit!

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

2. Brewed for Success: Edmentum Users Group Breakfast

Program: Model Schools/Instructional Technology

Audience: Administrators, K-12 Educators, Technology Directors

Dates: 9/16/2026

Meeting Times: 8:15 - 11:30 AM

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Join fellow educators for a morning of important Edmentum updates, including the transition from Apex to Courseware and connections to the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. You'll also have an opportunity to connect and share ideas with other Edmentum users.

Breakfast will be provided! Come with questions, share ideas, and leave with practical information to support your district and students.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

3. Inclusion & Differentiation in Office 365

Program: Model Schools/Instructional Technology

Audience: Bilingual Teachers, ENL Teachers, HS Earth and Space Science Teachers, HS Life Science Biology Teachers, K-6 Educators, K-12 Educators, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/17/2026

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Differentiation doesn't have to be complicated when your tools are built for access.

This session explores the often-overlooked inclusive features built into Microsoft 365 that can help support every learner while strengthening instruction, communication, and student work. Whether students are reading, writing, organizing, collaborating, or focusing, you'll learn how to use what's already at your fingertips to remove barriers, foster independence, and honor learner variability.

Updated for today's classrooms, this session also connects Microsoft 365 tools and emerging Copilot supports to inclusive instructional design, content learning, and Portrait of a Graduate skills such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning.

Please note: This session is exclusively for Microsoft 365 districts.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

4. Google Classroom Essentials: A Guide to Setup, Organization, and Routine

Program: Model Schools/Instructional Technology

Audience: K-6 Educators, K-12 Educators

Dates: 9/24/2026

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

This session offers an accessible introduction, or a helpful refresher, for educators who want to feel more comfortable using Google Classroom in their daily practice.

Participants will learn how to set up and organize their classroom, manage assignments and materials, and build consistent digital routines that make content delivery more efficient and predictable for students.

No prior experience is required. Just come ready to explore a tool that can simplify your workflow and strengthen your connection with learners.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

5. Copilot Carnival: Practical AI for Every Educator

Program: Model Schools/Instructional Technology

Audience: Administrators, K-12 Educators, School Librarians, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/29/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Step right up and explore Microsoft Copilot through hands-on experiences designed for all educators. Discover practical ways to save time, create engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and streamline everyday tasks. Leave with ready-to-use prompts, classroom ideas, and the confidence to make Copilot part of your daily workflow.

This free, partner-sponsored professional learning event is open to all educators.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.